226 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584, United States
Do you love New Hampshire history?
Visit the Wilder-Holton House Museum. Plan your visit here
Our Fine Brass Ornaments are a great for a christmas gift
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We have a total of 15 brass ornaments representing historic buildings and objects around the Lancaster area. They make great Christmas tree decorations. They are available through our website Ornament Page
Click HERE or the image at the right to see the full collection.
Latest ornament added to our collection
The Lancaster Historical Society : 2025: 50-50 raffle
Supporting The Lancaster Historical Society Means Supporting Your Community History.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of our local community. From providing a place to store and display historical artifacts, preserving the 243+ year old Wilder-Holton House, to offering educational programs, we are committed to making a positive impact on the history of Lancaster NH. By supporting The Lancaster Historical Society, you are supporting your community history.
Our 2024 Winner
The drawing was held at the Oct. 2024
flea market and the winner is Bill Greene of Lancaster, NH.
We sincerely thank all who purchased tickets for this year's raffle.
As a ticket purchaser of The Lancaster Historical Society 2024 raffle, you made a significant impact on the restoration of the Wilder-Holton House. .
Lancaster history (click on a photo for more info)
Flea Market
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Tour our House
The Lancaster Historical Society hosts an open air flea market every 2nd Sunday from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. See Schedule.
Tour our House
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Tour our House
Volunteers offer guided tours of the Wilder-Holton House Museum during the Flea Market days, or by appointment.
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
The Paul Smith Memorial Barn contains a wide variety of historic tools and other outdoor items. It is open during flea market days.
Restoration Projects
History at your fingertips
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
The Wilder-Holton House is in need of major restoration. A number of projects are scheduled to be completed as funds are available.
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
The society has a large collection of historic Lancaster photos and slides. A major project to digitize the collection will be done in the near future.
Our Store
History at your fingertips
History at your fingertips
The society has a collection of ornaments of various historic structures in Lancaster and a number of history books of Lancaster's past for sale.
About Us
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
This is the home of the society in Lancaster, NH
Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Used to store and display historical farm implements and other outdoor historical items.
Downtown Lancaster 1915
Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn
Downtown Lancaster 1915
Main St. looking south from P J Noyes building
"Seven to Save" program
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Downtown Lancaster 1915
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance selects seven worthy historic sites each year to highlight endangered properties that need help. The Wilder-Holton House in Lancaster NH was one of the selected sites in the 2021 selection.
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Currently the Board of Directors meets at the Wilder-Holton House on the second Wednesday of each month. Meeting time is 2:00 pm.
Visitors who are interested in learning more about the operation of the society are welcome to attend and observe the board during a meeting. Questions may be asked after the regular meeting is ended.
NH History Page Link
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule
This page contains links to NH state history websites and other interesting history items, including an 1883 birds eye map of Lancaster.